Sep 30, 2014, 1:30 pm
Last edit by: Saltire74
Changes to the CD Terms and Conditions in early January 2019 confirm the following:
Effective 1 March 2019, new Chauffeur-drive service reservations are not available in conjunction with Skywards Business and First Class Classic Rewards and Economy to Business Class Upgrades.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...nd-conditions/
Effective 1 March 2019, new Chauffeur-drive service reservations are not available in conjunction with Skywards Business and First Class Classic Rewards and Economy to Business Class Upgrades.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...nd-conditions/
EK Chauffeur Drive Discussion Thread
Oct 24, 2014, 10:00 am
#136
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
Location: DEL
Class of Service: J
Car Service: Mercedes C-Class.
Talked to the driver, and Emirates apparently has a contract with a local car-service provider, who specially maintains a fleet of cars for Emirates. The car that I was on had Emirates logo, and the word 'Emirates' written on it, on the back window of the car!
Class of Service: J
Car Service: Mercedes C-Class.
Talked to the driver, and Emirates apparently has a contract with a local car-service provider, who specially maintains a fleet of cars for Emirates. The car that I was on had Emirates logo, and the word 'Emirates' written on it, on the back window of the car!
Main post updated.
OP updated.
Oct 27, 2014, 1:13 am
#137
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 17
service provider in SFO
I'm arriving in SFO with a lot of luggage. Just want to make sure they will give us a big enough vehicle - otherwise I have to ask my brother to come pick me up.
Any idea if there is a number I can call as soon as I land in SFO to check what vehicle they'll be providing me? Calling Emirates has not been helpful.
Does SFO if even have something similar to the Merc Viano?
Thanks.
Any idea if there is a number I can call as soon as I land in SFO to check what vehicle they'll be providing me? Calling Emirates has not been helpful.
Does SFO if even have something similar to the Merc Viano?
Thanks.
Oct 27, 2014, 1:25 am
#138
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
I'm arriving in SFO with a lot of luggage. Just want to make sure they will give us a big enough vehicle - otherwise I have to ask my brother to come pick me up.
Any idea if there is a number I can call as soon as I land in SFO to check what vehicle they'll be providing me? Calling Emirates has not been helpful.
Does SFO if even have something similar to the Merc Viano?
Thanks.
Any idea if there is a number I can call as soon as I land in SFO to check what vehicle they'll be providing me? Calling Emirates has not been helpful.
Does SFO if even have something similar to the Merc Viano?
Thanks.
FWIW I did have a GMC Yukon full size SUV arriving IAD in J the other month with 3 pcs of baggage.
Oct 27, 2014, 7:01 am
#140
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
Chauffeur car in SFO
I'm arriving in SFO with a lot of luggage. Just want to make sure they will give us a big enough vehicle - otherwise I have to ask my brother to come pick me up.
Any idea if there is a number I can call as soon as I land in SFO to check what vehicle they'll be providing me? Calling Emirates has not been helpful.
Does SFO if even have something similar to the Merc Viano?
Thanks.
Any idea if there is a number I can call as soon as I land in SFO to check what vehicle they'll be providing me? Calling Emirates has not been helpful.
Does SFO if even have something similar to the Merc Viano?
Thanks.
I was travelling to Dubai in J, had more baggage than I usually bring, they assigned a Mercedes Viano instead of the Volvo V70.
Nov 2, 2014, 3:21 am
#141
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: london & tokyo
Posts: 1,034
My experience in London has been different. Based on multiple trips, when travelling to/from LHR I have usually had a Mercedes S-class (traveling in F), and to and from LGW a Mercedes E-class.
At Tokyo Haneda, they usually use a comfortable minivan, made by Toyota I believe (I will check the model next time I travel there).
At Tokyo Haneda, they usually use a comfortable minivan, made by Toyota I believe (I will check the model next time I travel there).
Nov 4, 2014, 2:51 am
#142
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
Chauffeur car (EK)
My experience in London has been different. Based on multiple trips, when travelling to/from LHR I have usually had a Mercedes S-class (traveling in F), and to and from LGW a Mercedes E-class.
At Tokyo Haneda, they usually use a comfortable minivan, made by Toyota I believe (I will check the model next time I travel there).
At Tokyo Haneda, they usually use a comfortable minivan, made by Toyota I believe (I will check the model next time I travel there).
Nov 5, 2014, 6:00 am
#144
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
Nov 5, 2014, 10:40 pm
#145
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Treasure Coast, FL
Programs: DL Diamond, Marriott LT Plat, HH Diamond, Avis Preferred Plus, National Executive
Posts: 4,578
No biggie if it was supposed to be a fancier ride.
Did notice a lot of Mercedes around.
Nov 6, 2014, 9:49 am
#146
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Probably depending on what's assigned at the time and how bothered agents are. I flew into DXB in F as Platinum and still got one of the Volvos. The S500 Mercedes are reserved for iO still I think?
Nov 7, 2014, 9:22 pm
#147
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Treasure Coast, FL
Programs: DL Diamond, Marriott LT Plat, HH Diamond, Avis Preferred Plus, National Executive
Posts: 4,578
Location: DXB
Class of Service: First
Car: Mercedes 4 door (C series maybe?..forgot to look)
Driver was 30 minutes late. Had to have the concierge at hotel call on my behalf after :10 had passed the pickup time. Driver claimed he was there at 18:15 (pick up was 18:30) and he left when we no showed. We were downstairs at 18:10 and the staff was looking out for the car.
Not a big deal but an apology would have been nice (he didn't offer one). Two other passengers were picked up by Volvo's while we were waiting.
Class of Service: First
Car: Mercedes 4 door (C series maybe?..forgot to look)
Driver was 30 minutes late. Had to have the concierge at hotel call on my behalf after :10 had passed the pickup time. Driver claimed he was there at 18:15 (pick up was 18:30) and he left when we no showed. We were downstairs at 18:10 and the staff was looking out for the car.
Not a big deal but an apology would have been nice (he didn't offer one). Two other passengers were picked up by Volvo's while we were waiting.
Nov 8, 2014, 1:36 pm
#149
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,818
Nov 10, 2014, 6:29 am
#150
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ISB
Posts: 747
Chauffeur car
Location: DXB
Class of Service: First
Car: Mercedes 4 door (C series maybe?..forgot to look)
Driver was 30 minutes late. Had to have the concierge at hotel call on my behalf after :10 had passed the pickup time. Driver claimed he was there at 18:15 (pick up was 18:30) and he left when we no showed. We were downstairs at 18:10 and the staff was looking out for the car.
Not a big deal but an apology would have been nice (he didn't offer one). Two other passengers were picked up by Volvo's while we were waiting.
Class of Service: First
Car: Mercedes 4 door (C series maybe?..forgot to look)
Driver was 30 minutes late. Had to have the concierge at hotel call on my behalf after :10 had passed the pickup time. Driver claimed he was there at 18:15 (pick up was 18:30) and he left when we no showed. We were downstairs at 18:10 and the staff was looking out for the car.
Not a big deal but an apology would have been nice (he didn't offer one). Two other passengers were picked up by Volvo's while we were waiting.
Pickup time for my flight was 11:15 AM, the driver comes at 10:45.
Another time it was 12:00 AM, he was at my doorstep at 11:30 PM.
Never had a late driver.